WHAT IS MY PERSONAL
LEGACY?
According to the
Book of Genesis, the oldest man who ever lived was Methuselah. The Holy
Writ records an intriguing epitaph for this (nearly) one millennial man: “And
all the days of Methuselah were nine hundred sixty and nine years: and he
died.”
Although his
father, Enoch, was a spiritual patriarch who enjoyed a uniquely intimate
relationship with God and was translated into eternity without experiencing
death, there is nothing significant that is cited in the biblical record
regarding the life achievements of Methuselah.
All that is
revealed about him can be summed up in one sentence. HE LIVED AND HE DIED.
This somewhat sad
state of affairs should precipitate serious self-examination in all of
us. It is not enough to be the son or daughter of someone who has left
their mark in this world. The real question is this: WHO AM I and what
have I brought to THE TABLE OF LIFE that
is valuable, durable and significant from Heaven’s point of view?
What is my personal
legacy? Is it all about the accumulation of possessions, power, prestige,
fortune, or fame? Or am I living the life that GOD imagined and designed
when He created me in His image?
Think soberly for
one moment. If you were somehow able to attend your own funeral, what
could attendees say (honestly) ABOUT
YOU and YOUR IMPACT ON
OTHERS? Truthfully speaking, all of us can improve on our lives
and our legacies. Step it up. It’s never too late, so start today!
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